homegirl
noun
home·girl
ˈhōm-ˌgərl 
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2
slang
: a girl or woman who is a member of one's peer group
3
slang
: an inner-city girl or woman
Examples of homegirl in a Sentence
She was happy to be back home with her homegirls.
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Keke Palmer built her brand on being relatable, on being the homegirl, on being someone who got it.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
Simply put, homegirl is down bad.
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All of these questions are sincere concerns, and even five years ago, Lauren represented me and my homegirls who were curious and asking the uncomfortable questions.
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Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Keke Palmer built her brand on being relatable, on being the homegirl, on being someone who got it.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
Simply put, homegirl is down bad.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
All of these questions are sincere concerns, and even five years ago, Lauren represented me and my homegirls who were curious and asking the uncomfortable questions.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for homegirl
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“Homegirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homegirl. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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